In the serene Japanese countryside, Satoshi Osako, a middle-aged farmer and dedicated player of the virtual reality game Swords & Sorceries, achieves victory over the game's ultimate foe only to meet a fatal end as the boss curses him. Reborn in a strange realm as his game persona Zelos Merlin, the formidable Great Sage, Satoshi, with the whimsical aid of a goddess, embarks on a new journey. Opting for a tranquil existence on a distant farm, he must first navigate through a perilous forest, braving bandits and reluctantly becoming a mentor in the art of magic to a young aristocrat. Amidst these challenges, will the all-powerful Great Sage triumph over the ultimate test: seeking solace and tranquility in his newfound life?